“The Early Years”

Citlali Meritxell Diaz

Citlali Meritxell Diaz is a queer Mexican-American poet and writer from Oxnard, California. They grew up in a town of Southern California rich with Mexican and Chicano culture as well as constituted majorly out of immigrants, which includes Citlali’s family. Their culture is an integral part of Citlali’s life, identity, and writing. Apart from a love for his family and roots, Citlali has a passion for reading which is why they are studying English and ancient Greek literature. Citlali’s hope is to continue writing as they pursue a career in teaching the subjects he is passionate about.